2017–2018 Glaval Commute & 2017–2018 Glaval Bus Apollo + 7 more recall: seats
⚠️ What's wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Glaval Bus Apollo, Commute, Concorde II, Entourage, Legacy, Primetime, Titan II, Titan II Low Floor, and Universal transit buses. The seats were mounted with washers that may crack and dislodge, resulting in the seats being not securely mounted.
💥 The risk
If the seat is loose at the base there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
🔧 The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective washers, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-343-5167. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-0497.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V585000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 35-0497
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 707
- Component
- SEATS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 9, 2017
- Built
- Mar 1, 2017 – Sep 8, 2017
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.